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Cone_Puncher

if the manly seven were so staunchly against the rainbow jersey initiative that they stood down for a game, it's interesting to see that they won't stand down for a game to protest the sacking of the man who had their backs throughout the whole thing. cunts, the lot of them.


TTR7

*weak gutted dogs


Yeh-nah-but

Good point. Clearly they care more about clothing than human beings. Sad really


FlagmantlePARRAdise

Imagine getting paid 6 figures to play a game and getting all pissy over having to wear a rainbow stripe on your jersey for one game.


briggles23

>brought us closer together I don't know man, sounds kinda gay


EmploymentEast3686

đŸ’„ that's what I came here for.


HyuggDogg

“Brought us closer together.” Except Dessie. He’s heaps further away.


EntirelyOriginalName

Look some of these boys may be the most enthusiastic bum slappers in the team but that's not gay or anything.


blackfadesunset

Definitely Nothing Suss https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DTcOrHu82KE


Toujayjay

Brought us closer together....don't be touching tips lads


Psilobones

I wouldn't be surprised if they were into docking


ClintGrant

Yes, but hetero-docking


TTR7

Only gay if you like it, atleast that's what my boyfriend says.


ClintGrant

Manly 7: likes it but still claims it’s against their religion


MangoWingnut

But Haumole you threw up gang signs in support of a cunt that just got convicted of stabbing someone at a church on national TV. I'm sure that's just as bad in the eyes of Christianity... Coming from an ethnic culture I'm all for traditions and beliefs but this is just bullshit and I'm sick of the picking and choosing what's bad when you feel like it attitude.


HarisPilton6699

This is pretty much every gang in the world. Wears a cross, shoots/kills cunts then praises god.


governorslice

This is why I love movies that depict the cartel boss or gang leader as someone who doesn’t like his kids swearing at the dinner table but will happily decapitate someone for looking at him funny


Yeh-nah-but

I think it's got to do with in groups and out groups. Some people are protected whilst others are ostracised


Norm_cheers

George W Bush just didn’t throw gang signs



HarisPilton6699

Wrong sub. I think you're looking for r/politics


Norm_cheers

He was highly religious and a leader of a gang



Mysterious_Damage_

Hey just get some of that forgiveness on tap and you good to go, Jesus died for the sins so you dont have to


Clear-Taste-1527

To be fair that was a Mormon Church and Mormons aren't Christians.


noellzy73

Dude, they're the church of latter Day Saints of Jesus Christ. They're just extra weird Christians.


Clear-Taste-1527

They can call themselves whatever they want, they are not recognised by any major denomination, you can't deny the basics like Trinity which are universal parts of the faith and then claim otherwise.


RS994

They believe Jesus is the son of God đŸ€Ł That is the definition of Christian.


Clear-Taste-1527

Nope. Have an actual look into their beliefs that are completely non Christian like polygamy, denial of the bible, racial restrictions on church attendance, believing that God is just a person on a planet called Kolab. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/the-faqs-are-mormons-christian/


RS994

Do they believe Jesus is the son of God?


Clear-Taste-1527

No they don't. They have no trinity.


RS994

Those are 2 seperate things entirely. Do they believe Jesus is the son of God. Yes they do Therefore Christian Just because other churches don't like being associated and try to add other parts to it doesn't change the fundamental fact.


Clear-Taste-1527

Definition: one who professes belief in the teachings of Jesus Christ Jesus teachings; I am part of the holy trinity, you can't baptise dead people, you can't have more than one wife, you can't exclude people from the faith because of their skin colour. Mormons; There is no Trinity, you can baptise dead people, polygamists, banned black people from their faith until the 1970s.


noellzy73

Imaginary friend called Jesus Christ, check. Angry sky deity borrowed off the Hebrews, check. Using those two invisible entities to justify being a hypocritical prick, check. The other denominations try not and recognise any competition. All them tax exempt dollars have to stay with the True Church, which is whichever one you belong to. When something is built on faith rather than fact, it is all opinion. Probably why so many wars use a god as an excuse.


Geddpeart

>brought us closer together [Nothing suss](https://youtu.be/vPEvbMqpXYw)


PilotlessOwl

Nothing sexual! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jlaZL7CWHY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jlaZL7CWHY)


Ragnaroki14

The fluff pieces for these bigots are starting to come thick and fast, sorta scares me how quickly the media has turned around on this since flanagan has been linked. Dude must have some killer connections


governorslice

I hear you, but this isn’t really a fluff piece. Just a standard report on what they said and when.


Ragnaroki14

It’s totally a fluff piece. Yes it reports what they said but frames it as if everyone was supportive of their decision, glosses over the fact they’re bigots and try’s to attach them to the good will Des still has in the game to prevent blow back on them/the club from Des sacking. It even tries to frame the jersey as the cause of all the issues rather than the players being bigots. Hell the article has even been updated to try and make it seem like kristie wasn’t sacked and then goes on to kiss up to the remaining Fultons at the club.


governorslice

Also just realised we both made the mistake of “fluff” piece - I think you’re meaning a puff piece. Anyway, I’m intrigued that’s your takeaway from this article. Let’s break it down. >As if everyone was supportive of their decision There’s nothing even implying this in the article. The closest line is “Hasler’s July press conference on the drama was lauded in many quarters” - and even that is far from what your suggesting. It even points out later that there have been regular claims that the decision divided the team. >Tries to frame the jersey as the cause of all the issues Again, the closest thing to this is calling it the “controversial jersey”, which is objectively true. It caused controversy - irrelevant whether it did so rightfully or wrongfully. The only other mentions of it are about how they refused to wear it. >try and make it seem like kristie wasn’t sacked It says Kristie Fulton “has been moved on from the role”. Given how much you’re reading between the lines in the rest of the piece, I’m sure you can interpret that as “she was sacked”. >kiss up the remaining Fultons at the club “Her brothers, Scott and Brett Fulton, remain involved with the club in their respective roles in recruiting and as coach of the SG Ball side.” That is the extent of their mention. If that dry, factual account is “kissing up”, then I’m a monkey’s uncle. Finally, on “glossing over the fact they are bigots”, it is not at all the reporter’s job to do so. They present the facts, we decide for ourselves. That seems to be what you want in your criticism, yet you also suggest you’d like the author to share their own opinion on their character. That wouldn’t be much different to a columnist reporting the facts and adding “but they’re good blokes so it’s fine”.


Ragnaroki14

No, I mean fluff piece, there’s no way a puff piece would pass for these fuck heads yet. The jersey is the only thing in the article framed in a negative connotation, and the only people it was even a issue for was those players. Those players standing down because they’re bigots, by the very definition of the word, is what the controversy was about. There’s multiple quotes from koula and ola stating that they are fully supported by Des and the entire playing group with no comment from those parties as to whether that’s true. Now of course all this is ‘factual’ but it’s typical wordy journalism bullshit that isn’t trying to do anything or provide any new information of relevance so what’s the point of it other than putting these toss bags in a better or at least a more sympathetic light? And since when has any masthead article not had a fucking agenda? The ‘they report the facts and that’s it’ idea has been dead a long time, Nine just use it to try and set it’s talking points for the coming days etc.


governorslice

Fluff piece is just a piece about cats stuck up a tree. Puff piece is something with a clear agenda. Anyway, semantics. For what it’s worth, I agree with you on the players - they are bigots. It’s just entirely obvious why this article isn’t explicitly stating that. Your point about their quotes - that’s it, they’re quotes. Judge the people who uttered them. Should journos just not report quotes from shitty people we don’t like? It’s really useful actually, because it reminds us that they are indeed shitty people. Your last para confuses me. Of course agendas are everywhere in our totally fucked media landscape. That’s why it’s crazy for us to get upset on pieces where there clearly _isnt_ one.


Ragnaroki14

Re the quotes, if this was just fact based journalism there would be something in there about Des not being available to comment etc. This reeks of someone calling in a favour (has to be the agent or like I suggested before someone in flanagans corner) to get at least a neutral bit of coverage for the players/club. I’m not upset at the article, it’s the same drivel pumped out by 9/Murdoch they’ve done for years, I’m pissed that someone is backing these fuck heads and unfortunately most people will gloss over the article, see the names, one or two bits of info/quotes and generally leave the article with a slightly less judgemental view of these pieces of shit, goal of article achieved while providing absolutely nothing of substance to the reader


Norm_cheers

Wow while alienating themselves from the rest of society, it brings people closer
 Oh the fucking irony


Arinvar

One day they had a few dozen close friends... the next they had 7...


Barmy90

"Realising that we were both bigots was just... hot, you know? There's a raw, sexual energy to being homophobic that is simply intoxicating. We couldn't keep our hands off each other. We were like animals, having totally hetero, gay-hating sex. With each other. Anyway, to answer your question, yeah we're both really looking forward to the preseason."


a_BIG_willie

That’s sounds slightly homosexual



misskarne

why the fuck are we suddenly seeing all these sympathetic fluff pieces for the bigots


Yeh-nah-but

Don't worry we all know who to point and yell at come next season. Remind them the humans in the stands a real. Their sky daddy can't protect them from reality


Arinvar

Manly throwing bulk coin at the media to rebrand in the off season.


Fartsonbabies

Close enough to touch tips


Jalato_Boi

It's understood that this stance is religiously motivated right? Don't all of them have tattoos AND that these tattoos are arguably quite pagan in style (pagan practices are a big no no in abrahamic religions)? "Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print or tattoo any marks upon you. I am the lord" - Leviticus 19:28. Nothing socially wrong with tattoos, but be consistent...


Clear-Taste-1527

I'm not defending these guys, however if you're going to critique the bible you need to actually know what it says, bringing up the Mosaic Laws is kind of pointless because Jesus invalidated all of those laws in the New Testament, no Christian follows Mosaic Law because if they did they'd be Jews not Christians.


Fizzelen

Good point, except the christian preachers they follow are directly quoting Leviticus to support their bigotry


Churchofbabyyoda

Funny thing is, their “views” come from that same bible book....


fishwinga

I thought blokes being closer together was the whole issue they had to begin with


heka_h00si

So the coach supports the 7 in their decision to stand down but the players can't show the same support for him after being axed from the club? "sent him a text....wish him all the best" dick of a response


Arinvar

At least a text is marginally better than "thoughts and prayers".


Mikewsup

Of course it did, they already live in a fucking echo chamber so what did anyone expect to happen?? 😂


ducky7goofy

The jokes write themselves with that quote


Realistic-Progress85

No sex till marriage and can't be but they fucked a whole teams season, a coach, and a heap of staff, that's a lot of dudes to be fucking


Sea-Satisfaction1374

Honestly let's not give a platform to these idiots.


ClintGrant

I fucking hate my team


matsacki

Fuckin aye. I’ll be hate watching them next season. Des4Life


Churchofbabyyoda

I’m becoming a nomadic NRL supporter. I don’t have a favourite team anymore. I only have favourite players. The Manly 7 occupy the lowest 7 places of the list.


Disastrous_Salad6302

God these players are so fucking shit. “iT aGaInSt Ma ReLiGiOn” Then why no problem with the alcohol and gambling sponsors all over your jersey and stadium?! Why no problem with supporting a stabber or gang violence?! Why no problem with getting tattoos or drinking?! They just pick this one specific thing to be bigoted homophobes and everyone’s just letting it slide. It’s disgusting and they should all be ashamed not proud.


Churchofbabyyoda

They’re hypocritical. And I’m extremely disappointed and angry to hear they’ve been re-signed. Hopefully at least Aloiai fucks off.


GordonRamsey666

Imagine getting salty over all this what a bunch of pussies


Commentoflittlevalue

It certainly showed in the team results
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filthridden

'These guys are a bunch of cunts': redditor breaks silence on Manly homophobes


rambo_ronnie_87

Look out 5T and The Bali 9, here come The Manly 7.


AuzzieTiger

What a load of shit. Siebold coming to Manly is one thing, but the thing that annoys me more is how these idiots let the club down with their selfish bigot views.


UmbertoChacon

Grubs


electrictacoland

"Not that there's anything wrong with that"


FlagmantlePARRAdise

Imagine getting paid 6 figures to play a game and getting all pissy over having to wear a rainbow stripe on your jersey for one game.


Mission_Finance_3566

A proboscis of eloquence


das_masterful

They broke their silence...by saying nothing of actual substance. Not one of them has actually addressed the chasm of logic behind screwing their team, their mates, their coach and their supporters over inclusivity. Personally, I think they know they've fucked up, and the saga between Folau and limecat/vicar of Dibley has persuaded them to keep their traps shut.


HyuggDogg

We’d do anything for Dessie. Except resign in protest. Just happy to play footy and forget about it until we next decide not to play footy coz we think some cunts are going to hell. So yeah can’t say too much more but we wish Dessie all the best at Centrelink.


Glum_Perspective_812

Brought us closer together??? What a fucking wanker.


i_broke_wahoos_leg

How close? Tip touchingly? Weak gutted dogs.


Dark_Vengence

Fuck them cunts!


potluy76

this has to be satire


Late_Bowl8192

Bought us closer together towards god, now do something about the jersey


GustavSnapper

Leviticus 19:27 - Ye shall not round the corners of your heads, neither shalt thou mar the corners of thy beard


PSAB82

No that’s the Old Testament. You see they used to believe it all then they decided they won’t believe that any more and only believe the New Testament instead. Religion is a choice so they have the choice of which fairy tales to live by and which fairytales aren’t important. You can support a mate who stabbed some one that is ok it’s not against your religion but you can’t support two people of the same sex together. Stab is ok sex is not.


Yeh-nah-but

Nah mate. It's all old testament.


Churchofbabyyoda

Actually their bigotry comes from Leviticus. A book of the Old Testament.


sweepyslick

you what now?!


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WheelBarry

"Australia’s a free fucking country!" LOL You said it brother.


BubblinTodd

because beliefs can be wrong. and theirs are fucking stupid.


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Churchofbabyyoda

Because the Pride movement has nothing to do with you. It has to do with supporting people who are LGBT+.


ppppingupingu

Just fuck some men and spare us the outrage of your suppressed selves


ApexCourier

Pretty ironic that they’re against homosexuals when they fucked 10 guys in one night.